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Lum, Abner and their real-life wives are sitting together on a bench outdoors, near a pool. They appear relaxed and are smiling at each other. The two people on the left are wearing casual attire, while the two on the right are dressed more formally, with the person on the far right in a light-colored suit and bow tie. Trees are visible in the background under a clear sky, suggesting a pleasant day.

Lum and Abner – The USO. 420521

Posted by By Keith June 25, 2025Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
Lum goes over manuscripts for his new publishing company with Abner. He's looking for submissions from young, hopeful writers, but all he's gotten so far is slush and mush from…
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Vintage advertisement from The Saturday Evening Post titled "1,001 Ways Soap Helps to Win the War!" by Procter & Gamble. It includes images of military parachutes, a soldier, and workers in factories, showcasing soap's utility in the war effort—cleaning uniforms, preserving materials, and more. The text emphasizes soap's role in both military and home settings. The bottom features the Procter & Gamble logo and the slogan promoting the importance of soap in peace and war.

G. I. Jive (AFRS) Benny Goodman – Bugle Call Rag. ep703, 1944

Posted by By Keith June 22, 2025Posted inGI Jive, Music
Hosted by GI Jill. Benny Goodman plays, Bugle Call Rag. Long Ago and Far Away. Johnny Mercer sings, GI Jive. Harry James plays, Backbeat Boogie. Note: YANK, The Army Weekly:…
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Vintage advertisement from The Saturday Evening Post titled "1,001 Ways Soap Helps to Win the War!" by Procter & Gamble. It includes images of military parachutes, a soldier, and workers in factories, showcasing soap's utility in the war effort—cleaning uniforms, preserving materials, and more. The text emphasizes soap's role in both military and home settings. The bottom features the Procter & Gamble logo and the slogan promoting the importance of soap in peace and war.

G. I. Jive – Andy Kirk – Riding Along. ep618, 1944

Posted by By Keith June 15, 2025Posted inGI Jive, Music
That sweetheart from back home has the tunes you want to hear. You request them, and GI Jill plays them. Andy Kirk plays, Riding Along. Artie Shaw plays, Stardust. Harry…
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Lum, Abner and their real-life wives are sitting together on a bench outdoors, near a pool. They appear relaxed and are smiling at each other. The two people on the left are wearing casual attire, while the two on the right are dressed more formally, with the person on the far right in a light-colored suit and bow tie. Trees are visible in the background under a clear sky, suggesting a pleasant day.

Lum and Abner – A War Bond. 420511

Posted by By Keith June 11, 2025Posted inComedy, Lum and Abner
After the short-lived idea about an old folks home didn't work out, Lum and Abner continue to discuss ways to invest their $10K in the community. Grandpap offers an idea…
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Buy Bonds: A large billboard on the exterior of a building promoting war savings stamps. It reads, "Pledge your quarters for victory, buy and invest wisely in War Savings Stamps." The text highlights that these are "guaranteed by U.S. Government” with "4% interest." The advertisement encourages supporting the war. The scene includes a street view with trees, a building with columns, and a decorative streetlamp in front.

G. I. Jive (AFRS) Bing Crosby – Roleo Rolling Along. ep617, 1944

Posted by By Keith June 8, 2025Posted inGI Jive, Music
GI Jill is back and wants to go on a date with the soldiers serving overseas. She has her own juke box, and is ready to serve up some of…
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antique audio equipment, Fotolia, jukeboxes, music, nostalgic old record players, songs, sounds, tunes, vintage

G.I. Jive (AFRS) Count Basie – Blue Lou. ep602, 1943

Posted by By Keith May 25, 2025Posted inGI Jive, Music
G.I. Jill plays the tunes at the request of soldiers serving overseas, and dedicates the songs right back at them. Playlist: Count Basey plays, Blue Lou. Bob Crosby plays I'll…
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Close-up of a microphone.

CBS Evening News – War News Updates. 450513

Posted by By Keith May 23, 2025Posted inDocumentary and Interview
What happened this day in news? What were the hot topics of concern? Robert Krout reports on the National Day of Prayer. Island attacks, fighting on Okinawa, New Guinea, and…
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Buy Bonds: A large billboard on the exterior of a building promoting war savings stamps. It reads, "Pledge your quarters for victory, buy and invest wisely in War Savings Stamps." The text highlights that these are "guaranteed by U.S. Government” with "4% interest." The advertisement encourages supporting the war. The scene includes a street view with trees, a building with columns, and a decorative streetlamp in front.

G.I. Jive – Benny Goodman, Honeysuckle Rose. ep601, 1943

Posted by By Keith May 4, 2025Posted inGI Jive, Music
GI Jill dedicates the show to the Navy. Benny Goodman plays, Honeysuckle Rose. A news item about new radios for St Alvins Hospital. Skinny Ennis plays, Bugle Call Rag. Bing…
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A vintage advertisement for Admiral radios. It features an elderly man in glasses, sitting in a chair, with an excited expression as he listens to the radio. He holds a newspaper and gestures with a pencil. Next to him is a large radio. The text reads, "Mother! Come quick… it's our Jim on the radio from Naples!" The ad describes how Admiral radios broadcast important news during the war, promoting their quality and reliability.

G.I. Jive (AFRS) Tommy Dorsey, Boogie Woogie. ep510, 1943

Posted by By Keith April 20, 2025Posted inGI Jive, Music
Today the Navy is being celebrated, and the show is taking requests only from them. Playlist: Tommy Dorcey plays, Boogie Woogie. Betty Martin sings, Take It Easy. A plug to…
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A scary face costume, standing against a plain background. The costume consists of a hood with a grotesque, exaggerated face, with sharp teeth and sunken eyes. The man is wearing a black hooded robe and holding his hands up in a menacing gesture. The overall effect is creepy and unsettling.

Quiet Please – My Son John. ep76, 481128

Posted by By Keith April 11, 2025Posted inQuiet Please, Suspense and Horror
Ernest Chapel plays a very lonely man who has a son who died. His narration goes on to talk about his son John, and how he went off to serve…
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